Nissan launches first flexfuel model in Brazil
Click on image for a gallery of the Nissan Livina
The fact that one of the most important automakers in Brazil didn't offer a flex-fuel vehicle there is quite a surprising fact. Nissan is fixing this by offering the Nissan Livina, a compact 5-seat van (think Mazda5), with a flex-fuel engine option. The same engine can also be used in other models, so we're likely to see more flex-fuel Nissans soon. The Livina is one of Nissan's "global" cars and is a close relative to the Nissan Tiida/Versa that is also sold in South Africa, China and Indonesia. The car is built in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, a plant where Brazilian Renaults are also manufactured. Obrigado to Gustavo for the tip.
Gallery: Nissan Livina
[Source: Nisssan Brazil via Motortips]
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Guilherme 7:47PM (7/22/2009)
"The fact that one of the most important automakers in Brazil didn't offer a flex-fuel vehicle there is quite a surprising fact."
Nissan isn't actually a big automaker here in Brazil, their best selling car is the Sentra, which sells less than 1000 units a month, while their main competitors, Civic and Corolla sell about 5000 units a month apiece.
However, they work in close association with Renault, which is indeed the 5th biggest manufacturer in production and sales volume. Renaults, however, have been shipping with flexible fuel engines for some time.
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